---
title: "MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ recall: Front brake hose rupture"
description: Certain Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles may have front
  brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid; dealers will replace the
  hoses free of charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v638000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-10T17:17:59.282Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
manufacturers:
  - MERCEDES-BENZ
  - MERCEDES-MAYBACH
models:
  - AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
  - S 500 4MATIC
  - S 580 4MATIC
  - S 580 E 4MATIC
  - S 680 4MATIC
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
    model: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
    model: S 500 4MATIC
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
    model: S 580 4MATIC
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
    model: S 580 E 4MATIC
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-MAYBACH
    model: S 580 4MATIC
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
  - manufacturer: MERCEDES-MAYBACH
    model: S 680 4MATIC
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
campaigns:
  - 26V638000
campaign: 26V638000
affected: 30064
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ recall: Front brake hose rupture

## Summary

Certain Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles may have front brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid; dealers will replace the hoses free of charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ
- Vehicle: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V638000
- Potentially affected: 30,064

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners of the covered Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles should pay attention to a front brake hose condition that can allow brake fluid to leak. The stated consequence is a longer stopping distance, which can raise crash risk.

## What the official recall record says

### MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC and other models

The front brake hoses may rupture, allowing brake fluid to leak from the braking system. That leak can extend the distance needed to stop, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V638000
- **Vehicles listed:** MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ (2025, 2024); MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022); MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022); MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 E 4MATIC (2025, 2024, 2023); MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 4MATIC (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022); MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 4MATIC (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022)
- **Potentially affected:** 30,064
- **Components:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- **Report received:** October 2, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
- **Defect:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC,  S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- **Safety consequence:** A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the status of an affected vehicle, then contact Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer about the specified repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V638000. Report received 2026-10-02.

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